Nelson tech start up prospering with on-line kids learning, in a challenging new world
Rising to the educational challenges posed by these unprecedented times, a prospering Nelson tech start up is aiming to make a splash this week with school kids from the West Kootenay and all around the world. Called LIVE IT, the company is the only on-line learning platform in Canada that offers students, teachers and families...
Register today for fall adult arts education at Oxygen
After much planning Oxygen is excited to launch their fall lineup of adult education opportunities, combining a fine array of online and small in-person classes. Oxygen conducted a student survey earlier in June to find out how people were feeling (with COVID in mind) in regards to participating in arts education this fall....
Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance announces 2020-21 funded projects
More than 150 arts and culture projects — including the Columbia Basin Culture Tour — have received a total of $750,000 in funding support for the 2020-21 season through the Columbia Kootenay Cultural Alliance (CKCA), in partnership with Columbia Basin Trust. “Every year, I’m impressed by the scope of the projects for which...
Online booking of lab appointments launched in Nelson
Beginning Monday, September 14, local residents enrolled in MyHealthPortal will be able to book Kootenay Lake Hospital Outpatient Laboratory appointments online. Launched in June 2016, MyHealthPortal provides users with convenient and secure access to their personal health information including Interior Health lab results, ...
BC Culture Days makes Kootenay stop in Ymir
BC Culture Days announces a month-long series of engaging, interactive events taking place in the Kootenay Region — including Ymir on September 26 and Revelstoke September 25 — and across Canada at culturedays.ca from September 25 to October 25, 2020. Featuring a newly expanded line-up of free activities hosted across multiple...
One Day, Your Way — Terry Fox Run goes virtual
When Terry Fox told his mom and dad that he was planning a cross country Run, his mom Betty asked him why it couldn’t just be across BC. Terry’s answer: “Because it’s not just people in BC who get cancer.” He knew that the only way he could reach his enormous fundraising goal of $1 million was to take on our huge country, one...
Nelson residents learn to adapt dementia strategies in rapidly changing circumstances
As steady as our environment can seem at times, factors beyond our control have the potential to rapidly change the world around us. The current COVID-19 situation, natural disasters and everyday events like an unexpected illness or need for relocation can be stressful, exhausting and can dramatically change our behaviour. ...
Seeking Cannabis Experts, Supporters for Economic Development Task Force
The Community Futures Central Kootenay Cannabis Business Transition Initiative is pleased to announce the launch the Cannabis Economic Development Task Force. For decades, the cannabis industry has been a resilient part of the Kootenay economy, culture, and agriculture sector. The task force seeks to build on this legacy and...
Women’s Centre Hires New Executive Director
The Nelson & District Women’s Centre is pleased to welcome Andrea Carter as its new Executive Director. “We’re thrilled to have Andrea join us, with her experience in community work and her education in non-profit management,” says Yvette Janzen, chair of the board of directors. “She has the perfect blend of skills, as ...
Wildsight launches West Kootenay Youth Climate Corps
Wildsightis looking to hire 10 West Kootenay youth, ages 19-29, for a new program focused on climate action and youth leadership. Responding to both climate change and COVID-19, Wildsight’s goal is to empower young people to inspire and implement solutions to the climate crisis through employment, training, mentorship, and ...
